We are an elite, high-growth US real estate development and investment group specializing in the single-family residence market across the United States. Our core investment portfolios, large-scale property developments, and institutional operational infrastructure are firmly and deeply rooted in the US market. The Group’s diversified business ecosystem spans Property Development, Real Estate Investment, Education Services, Marketing, and Technology.
To support our exponential scaling and the continuous institutionalization of our operations, we are seeking a heavyweight, high-caliber, and deeply experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to completely command our financial operations, capital market strategies, and real estate investment/development portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capital Markets, Fund Raising & Investor Communications
Fund Raising Execution: Deal-architect and drive both equity and debt capital-raising initiatives. Secure institutional funding, joint-venture capital, and credit facilities to fuel real estate expansion.
Banking Relations & Presentations: Serve as the chief emissary to commercial and investment banks. Direct the preparation of institutional-grade pitch decks, financial packages, and credit applications; confidently present complex financial strategies to senior bank syndicates and lenders to secure optimal financing terms.
Investor Relations (IR) & Communications: Act as the primary, authoritative voice to global institutional investors. Directly address, field, and resolve highly sophisticated financial, operational, and strategic questions from institutional investors, analysts, and stakeholders.
Regulatory & SEC Readiness: Formulate reporting structures aligned with SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) guidelines. Possess the command and technical depth to seamlessly handle, prepare for, and respond to rigorous SEC inquiries, disclosures, and public-grade compliance audits.
- Real Estate Investment Analysis & Deal Underwriting
Investment Project Analysis: Oversee the rigorous financial underwriting, risk assessment, and predictive modeling for all US real estate acquisition and investment projects.
Capital Allocation & Valuation: Command the valuation, joint-venture (JV) structuring, and capital allocation strategies to maximize ROI/IRR across the Group’s portfolio.
Feasibility Studies: Critique and approve comprehensive financial feasibility studies for new land acquisitions and single-family residence (SFR) portfolio buyouts.
- Financial Oversight of Property Development & Operations
Development Budget Control: Oversee the macro-financial management of all active property development and construction projects. Monitor project costs, construction loan drawdowns, and variance analyses.
Supply Chain & Vendor Risk: Review and mitigate financial risks associated with general contractors, architectural partners, material sourcing, and development timelines.
Capex & Liquidity Management: Optimize cash-flow forecasting specifically tailored to heavy real estate development cycles, ensuring seamless liquidity from breaking ground to asset stabilization/sale.
- Financial Leadership & Corporate Governance
US GAAP Compliance: Formulate and oversee all financial consolidation and the preparation of strict US GAAP-compliant financial statements across complex, multi-entity corporate structures.
Internal Controls & Audit: Implement and monitor institutional-grade internal control environments. Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and tax advisors.
Treasury & Cash Management: Optimize the Group’s capital structure by managing banking facilities, debt covenants, interest rate hedging, and enterprise cash-flow forecasting.
Requirements:
- Mandatory Corporate Experience & Leadership: Minimum 8 years of progressive financial leadership, having operated either as a CFO/Controller or as a direct report to the CFO. Strong preference will be given to candidates with listed company exposure and a proven track record of leading financial teams within the Real Estate, Property Development, or Asset Management sectors.
- Fund Raising Track Record: Demonstrated success in raising substantial capital (debt/equity) and negotiating complex financing facilities with institutional lenders and banks to support organizational growth.
- Professional Credentials & Public Readiness: Big 4 accounting firm experience at a Senior Manager level or above is highly preferred, alongside a recognized professional qualification (such as an active US CPA). Candidates should possess the capability to prepare and position the company for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO), including driving regulatory readiness, financial marketing, and compellingly presenting the corporate narrative to potential public-market investors.
- Industry Expertise: Deep domain knowledge of property structures, real estate accounting, capital allocation, or tax compliance (such as 1031 exchanges).
- Technical & Platform Scalability: Track record of optimizing or scaling institutional enterprise platforms and real estate asset management solutions to support organizational growth.
- Executive Gravitas & Communication: Outstanding stakeholder-management skills with the boardroom presence and eloquence to defend financial models, present to banking executives, and communicate cross-border financial narratives.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
